Petra and Wadi Rum 2 days from Tel Aviv with flights (13)

USD $480

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Tour Overview

Tour Petra to see why it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Walk through the Siq. for your first look at the amazing Treasury. Travel on to Wadi Rum and see how the Bedouins live in the middle of the desert. Book today!

Itinerary

Entering Petra, through the Siq, you will arrive at the famous Treasury. One of the reasons, Petra is one of the seven wonders of the world, is The Treasury - the most famous facade in Petra. More than 800 statues, facades, temples, the Roman theater, tombs, caves, and more... Unforgettable experience in ancient architecture. The Nabateans inhabited Petra over 2000 years ago, and prospered from building a water conduit system. Water was sold to the passing caravans, merchants, and travelers. After the earthquake in 363 A.D., Petra fell into a decline. Not having enough resources to rebuild it, people left Petra.

Day 1: Petra

There will be a flight at 06:30 a.m. from the Sde Dov airport in Tel Aviv. We will pick you up from the Eilat Airport at about 08:15 a.m.and take you to the Arava border. Drive to Petra in an air conditioned vehicle. When arriving at the visitor center we will start the tour.We will see the treasury house, the tombs the roman theater and more.You will learn about the Nabataens their history, their art, their gods, and more.After 3 hours of walking and learning we will eat lunch in one of the local restaurants.

After lunch you will be taken to Wadi Rum, where you can sleep in a Bedouin style tent, and enjoy the atmosphere and the quiet of the desert. (There is also an option to sleep in a hotel in Petra. with no extra fee)

Day 2: Wadi Rum

After breakfast in the Bedouin camp we will start the touring day. A drive of about 2 hours on 4x4 wheels will take you to a magnificent landscape.We will drive you into the Nabataens ways, and the Bedouin way of life.

After the tour drive back to the Arava border and to the Eilat Airport for your flight back to Tel Aviv.

Arrival back in Eilat at around 14:30, and the flight out is usually around 20:40.

(You may have some time before your flight to have a swim in the Red Sea, or just to take a walk around the town.)